William Tell

Name: William Tell
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History, War
Released: April 4, 2025
Duration: 133 min
Rating: 52

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Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: April 4, 2025 | R

Summary: In the 14th Century, amidst the days of the Holy Roman Empire where Europe's nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians, desiring more land, encroach upon Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Amidst this backdrop, William Tell (Claes Bang), a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as hisIn the 14th Century, amidst the days of the Holy Roman Empire where Europe's nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians, desiring more land, encroach upon Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Amidst this backdrop, William Tell (Claes Bang), a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under dire threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords. Leading his fellow countrymen, Tell embarks on a courageous rebellion, seeking to defend their liberty and stand against the tyrannical forces that seek to subjugate them.… Expand

Genre(s): Action, Biography, Drama, History, War

Rating: R

Runtime: 133 min

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Steve Pond

Jan 16, 2025

The film is big, brutal and beautiful — over the top at times and stirring at others. Read full review

IndieWire Christian Zilko

Jan 15, 2025

Hamm’s adaptation of the material is competent enough, offering all the striking shots of the Swiss Alps and extra-laden battle scenes that any historical epic connoisseur could ask for. Bang checks all the boxes as a leading man, emitting the rugged sexiness and unflinching bravery required of a historical figure who transcended his own lifespan and achieved true immortality. Read full review

Empire Helen O'Hara

Jan 21, 2025

This old-fashioned tale of folk heroism and hardy underdogs benefits from solid performances and spectacular vistas, but it loses points for a sequel-baiting ending.  Read full review

J. Kim Murphy

Jan 16, 2025

William Tell is most confident when Bang is allowed to commit to pulpy bravado, with long bellows of “No!” and “Go!” and an impressive 6’4’’ frame. He’s the tallest man in all the Alps; in a movie as silly and simple-minded as this one, of course that makes him the hero. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Matt Zoller Seitz

Apr 4, 2025

For the most part, “William Tell” is stuck in multiple in-between phases, and filmmaking modes. It’s far too violent and disturbing for little kids, but feels a bit too popcorny to pass muster as a serious epic drama. Read full review

Screen Rant Mary Kassel

Apr 2, 2025

William Tell is a rare movie that I would argue should have been longer. If there's any story that could justify a three-hour runtime, it's William Tell, and the pacing would have benefited from this length enormously. Read full review

The Observer (UK) Wendy Ide

Jan 19, 2025

The famous apple incident is a taut centrepiece for Nick Hamm’s picture, and the action sequences are propulsive. The casting, however, is questionable. Read full review

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